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Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to the following residential installations, commercial installations,
and the function of independent grounding elements.
Upon completion, the students should be able to
explain and design a simple grounding system.
ENGINEERING (EGR)
EGR 125 MODERN GRAPHICS FOR ENGINEERS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides an introduction to manual and
computer-assisted techniques of graphic communication employed by professional engineers. Topics
include: lettering; instrumental and computer-aided
drafting, technical sketching, orthographic projection,
pictorial, sectional, and auxiliary views and dimensioning.
EGR 156 COMPUTER METHODS FOR ENGINEERS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: MTH 115.
This course consists of engineering applications using
the FORTRAN IV computer programming language.
ENGLISH (ENG)
ENG 080 ENGLISH LABORATORY
1-2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course, which may be repeated as needed, provides students with a laboratory environment where
they can receive help from qualified instructors on
English assignments at the developmental level.
Emphasis is placed on one-to-one guidance to supplement instruction in English courses. A student’s success in this course is measured by success in those
other English courses in which the student is enrolled.
ENG 092 BASIC ENGLISH I
3-4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course is a review of basic writing skills and
basic grammar. Emphasis is placed on the composing
process of sentences and paragraphs in standard
American written English. The student will demonstrate these skills chiefly through the writing of welldeveloped, multi-sentence paragraphs.
ENG 093 BASIC ENGLISH II
3-4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 092 or equivalent placement
score
This course is a review of composition skills and
grammar. Emphasis is placed on coherence and the
use of a variety of sentence structures in the composing process and on standard American written
English usage. The student will demonstrate these
skills chiefly through the writing of paragraph blocks
and short essays.
ENG 097 PHONICS
1-2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides help to students who are experiencing English-language difficulties associated with
sound. Emphasis is placed on the sounds of English
words, intonation, differentiating accents, pronunciation, and listening skills. The student’s grade will
reflect the degree of improvement demonstrated by
that student from the beginning to the end of the
semester.
COM 100 INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL ENGLISH I 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 092 or equivalent placement
score.
This course is designed to enhance reading and writing
skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing,
punctuation, and spelling with substantial focus on
occupational performance requirements. Upon com-
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pletion, the student should be able to identify main
ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace.
ENG 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement
score.
English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six (6) extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical
reading skills and basic reference and documentation
skills in the composition process. English
Composition I may include instruction and practice
in library usage.
ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 101.
English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of six (6) formal, analytical essays,
at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally.
Additionally, English Composition II provides
instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English
Composition II may include instruction and practice
in library usage.
ENG 130 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 101.
This course provides instruction in the production of
technical and/or scientific reports. Emphasis is
placed on research, objectivity, organization, composition, documentation, and presentation of the report.
The student will demonstrate the ability to produce a
written technical or scientific report by following the
prescribed process and format.
ENG 225 EARLY ENGLISH LITERATURE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and
ends with the publication of Paradise Lost and
includes extensive treatment of Chaucer, Shakespeare,
and Milton, as well as other important early authors
including a significant number of early American writers. Upon completion and in written compositions,
students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate these works to
their historical and literary contexts, and understand
relevant criticism and research.
ENG 226 MODERN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This is a survey course of eighteenth- and nineteenthcentury literature written in English. It includes
roughly equal treatment of Enlightenment, Romantic,
and Victorian literature in both England and America.
Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate these works to
their historical and literary contexts, and understand
relevant criticism and research.
ENG 227 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE
IN ENGLISH
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
Coverage of this course starts with the beginning of
the 20th century and ends with the present. This
course will cover standard literary texts from both
England and America, with an inclusion of literature,
which reflects the globalization of English in the 20th
Century. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic
and thematic aspects of these works, relate these
works to their historical and literary contexts, and
understand relevant criticism and research.
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ENG 246 CREATIVE WRITING I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course provides instruction and practice in the
writing of critical analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis is placed on originality in the creative writing process, and this course may include
instruction on publishing. The student will compose
a significant body of imaginative literature, which
may be read by or to the class.
ENG 247 CREATIVE WRITING II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 246.
A continuation of ENG 246, this course provides
instruction and practice in the writing of critical
analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis
is placed on originality in the creative writing
process, and this course may include instruction on
publishing. The student will compose a significant
body of imaginative literature, which may be read by
or to the class.
ENG 248 CREATIVE WRITING III
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 247.
A continuation of ENG 247, this course provides
instruction and practice in the writing of critical
analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis
is placed on originality in the creative writing
process, and this course may include instruction on
publishing. The student will compose a significant
body of imaginative literature, which may be read by
or to the class.
ENG 249 CREATIVE WRITING IV
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 248.
A continuation of ENG 248, this course provides
instruction and practice in the writing of critical analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis is
placed on originality in the creative writing process,
and this course may include instruction on publishing.
The student will compose a significant body of imaginative literature, which may be read by or to the class.
ENG 251 AMERICAN LITERATURE I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of American literature from its
inception to the middle of the nineteenth century.
Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works
and that are reflected in them. Upon completion and in
written compositions, the student will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works,
relate the works to their historical and literary contexts,
and understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 252 AMERICAN LITERATURE II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of American literature from
the middle of the nineteenth century to the present.
Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works
and that are reflected in them. Upon completion, the
student will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their
historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 261 ENGLISH LITERATURE I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of English literature from the
Anglo-Saxon period to the Romantic Age. Emphasis
is placed on representative works and writers of this
period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and
philosophical forces that shaped these works and that
are reflected in them. Upon completion and in writ-
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ten compositions, the student will be able to interpret
the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works,
relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 262 ENGLISH LITERATURE II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of English literature from the
Romantic Age to the present. Emphasis is placed on
representative works and writers of this period and on
the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical
forces that shaped these works and that are reflected
in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, the student will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the
works to their historical and literary contexts, and
understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 271 WORLD LITERATURE I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a study of selected literary masterpieces from Homer to the Renaissance. Emphasis is
placed on major representative works and writers of
this period on the literary, cultural, historical, and
philosophical forces that shaped these works and that
are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret
the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works,
relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 272 WORLD LITERATURE II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a study of selected literary masterpieces
from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is
placed on major representative works and writers of
this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and
philosophical forces that shaped these works and that
are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written
compositions, the student will be able to interpret the
aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate
the works to their historical and literary contexts, and
understand relevant criticism and research.
ENG 273 GREAT WORLD MASTERPIECES I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of the significant literature of
Western civilization, beginning with ancient Greece
and continuing through the Renaissance. Emphasis is
placed on representative works and writers, on the
ideas that shaped and that are reflected in these
works, and on the literary periods and movements
during which these works were produced. The student will demonstrate through tests and literary critiques with appropriate research and documentation
an understanding of these works.
ENG 274 GREAT WORLD MASTERPIECES II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENG 102.
This course is a survey of the significant literature of
Western civilization, beginning with the Renaissance
and continuing through the present. Emphasis is
placed on representative works and writers, on the
ideas that shaped and that are reflected in these
works, and on the literary periods and movements
during which these works were produced. The student will demonstrate through tests and literary critiques with appropriate research and documentation
an understanding of these works.
ENG 299 DIRECTED STUDIES IN LANGUAGE
AND LITERATURE
1-3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor.
This course, which may be repeated for credit so long
as the topics differ, provides the student the opportunity to study an English-language or literary topic
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chosen by the student in consultation with the
instructor. Emphasis is placed on the student’s investigating the topic and reporting the results of the
investigation. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the topic through either a written or an oral
presentation.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE (EMS)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING I (Basic)
EMS 105 FIRST RESPONDER
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides theory in emergency procedures
as contained in the current National Standard
Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the First Responder.
The course is an introduction to the emergency medical services system and provides fundamentals for
students to improve the quality of emergency care
provided as the first person to an emergency scene
until emergency medical services arrive. Completion
of specific student competencies, as outlined in the
current NSTC for the First Responder, are required for
successful course completion.
EMS 107 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR
AMBULANCE
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: Must present a valid driver s license
as required by program.
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Ambulance
provides the student with training as contained in the
current National Standard Training Curriculum
(NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
(EVOC) Ambulance. The course provides the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to
learn how to safely operate all types of ambulances.
Topics include introduction to the NSTC for ambulance operators; legal aspects of ambulance operation;
communication and reporting; roles and responsibilities; ambulance types and operation, ambulance
inspection, maintenance, and repair; navigation and
route planning; basic maneuvers and normal operating situations; operations in emergency mode and
unusual situations, special considerations in safety;
and the run. Completion of specific student competencies, utilizing NSTC guidelines, are required for
successful completion of this course. NOTE: To qualify for licensure status as an ambulance driver in the
State of Alabama, students must successfully complete this course and meet additional requirements as
required by the Alabama Department of Public
Health.
EMS 116 EMS BASIC THEORY AND LABORATORY
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Basic
Program.
COREQUISITE: EMS 117
This course is required to apply for certification as an
EMT basic. This course provides students with
insights into the theory and application of concepts
related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway
maintenance, patient assessment, treating trauma
patients, various medical procedures, treating infants
and children, and various EMS operations. This
course is based on the Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic National Standard Curriculum.
EMS 117 EMS BASIC CLINICAL COMPETENCIES
1 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Basic
Program.
COREQUISITE: EMS 116
This course is required to apply for certification as an
EMT basic. This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and
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skills learned in the EMS 116, EMS Basic Theory and
Lab. This course helps student prepare for the
National Registry Exam.
EMS 280 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion, within the
past 12 months, of all areas of basic life support training (CPR).
This course provides students with concepts as related to areas of basic life support instruction. Topics
include history, concepts, and systems of emergency
cardiac care; cardiopulmonary physiology, dysfunction, and actions for survival; introduction to the performance of CPR; foreign body airway obstruction
management; pediatric basic life support; special
techniques/resuscitation situations, pitfalls, and complications; teaching and learning in basic life support;
teaching strategies; and basic provider course organizations. Student will also successfully participate in
practice teaching of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) class prior to course completion. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.
EMS 282 BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
INSTRUCTOR
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: EMS 267 and/or as required by program.
This course provides students with theory and practice in the techniques of teaching Basic Trauma Life
Support (BTLS). The course is taught to provide
instructor training in trauma care and management in
accordance with national standards. Students will
also successfully participate in practice teaching of a
BTLS provider course prior to course completion.
Students successfully completing this course will
receive appropriate documentation of course completion.
EMT-P (Paramedic)
EMP 189 APPLIED ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
FOR THE PARAMEDIC
4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT-Paramedic
Program.
This course introduces human anatomy and physiology and includes concepts related to basic chemistry;
fluid, electrolyte, and acid-based balance; functions of
cell, tissues, organs, and systems; pathophysiology;
and associated medical terminology. Emphasis is
placed on applying content to signs, symptoms, and
treatments; and situations commonly seen by paramedics. Upon completion, the student should be able
to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure
and function of the human body.
EMP 191 PARAMEDIC PREPARATORY
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT-Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
NOTE: HPS-110, Introduction to Health Care, may be
substituted for this course.
This course introduces issues related to the practice
of prehospital advanced life support as a career, with
a focus on issues common to all health care professions. Content areas include: paramedic roles and
responsibilities, well-being of the paramedic, illness
and injury prevention, medical-legal-ethical issues,
therapeutic communications, and medical terminology. Upon completion, the student will have demonstrated competency in those respective components
of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMTParamedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama
Department of Public Health.
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EMP 192 PARAMEDIC OPERATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course focuses on the operational knowledge
and skills needed for safe and effective patient care
within the paramedic’s scope of practice. Content
areas include: pathophysiology, life span development, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous
materials incidents, crime scene awareness, and
Alabama EMS laws and rules. Upon completion, the
student will have demonstrated competency in those
respective component of the National Standard
Curriculum for the EMT- Paramedic and requirements
set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 193 PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment,
make initial management decisions, and to communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally
and in writing. Content areas include: airway management, history taking, techniques of the physical
examination, patient assessment, clinical decision
making, communications, documentation, and
assessment based management. Upon completion, the
student will have demonstrated competency in those
respective components of the National Standard
Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements
set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 194 PARAMEDIC GENERAL PHAMACOLOGY 2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
NOTE: HPS-104, General Pharmacology for the
Health Sciences, may be substituted for this course.
This course introduces basic pharmacological agents
and concepts, with an emphasis on drug classifications and the knowledge and skills required for safe,
effective medication administration. Content areas
include: general principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic pathophysiology; venous and intraosseous
access techniques, the metric and apothecary system;
computation of dosage and solution problems, administration of pharmacologic agents; and nasogastric tube
placement. Upon completion, the student will have
demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the
EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the
Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 195 ADVANCED TRAUMA MANAGEMENT A
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s), approved for clinical studies.
NOTE: The combination of EMP- 196, Advanced
Trauma Management-B, and EMP-197, Clinical
Competencies-I will substitute for this course.
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment
findings to the formulation of field impressions and
implementation of treatment plans for trauma
patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology,
assessment, and management of trauma as related to:
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trauma systems; mechanisms of injury; hemorrhage
and shock; soft tissue injuries; burns; and head, facial,
spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal
trauma. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of
patient situations in the clinical setting, with a focus
on patient assessment, trauma management,
advanced airway management, I.V./I.O. initiation and
medication administration. Upon completion, the
student will have demonstrated competency in those
respective components of the National Standard
Curriculum for the EMT- Paramedic and requirements
set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 198 MEDICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment
findings to the formulation of field impressions and
implementation of treatment plans for specific medical
conditions. Content areas include: pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology,
hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and
communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients
with special challenges, and acute interventions for the
chronic care patient. Upon completion, the student
will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum
for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by
the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 199 CARDIOVASCULAR
ELECTROPHYSICOLOGY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Content areas include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm
analysis, and prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram
monitoring and interpretation. Upon completion, the
student will have demonstrated competency in those
respective components of the National Standard
Curriculum for the EMT- Paramedic and requirements
set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 200 MEDICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT IIA
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s), approved for clinical studies.
NOTE: The combination of EMP-201, Medical Patient
Management-IIB, and EMP-202, Clinical CompetenciesII will substitute for this course.
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment
findings to the formulation of field impressions and
implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include: endocrinology,
allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral/psychiatric
conditions, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. In the clinical setting, theory
and skills are applied to a variety of medical situations across the life span of the patient, with a focus
on communication with and management of cardiac,
acute care, psychiatric/behavioral, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, geriatric, and acute interventions for
chronic care patients, and patients with special challenges. Upon completion, the student will have
demonstrated competency in those respective compo-
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nents of the National Standard Curriculum for the
EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the
Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 203 CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENT
MANAGEMENT
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program, EMP-199.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment
findings to the formulation of field impressions and
implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include: assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology
of cardiovascular disease, and techniques of management including appropriate pharmacologic agents
and electrical therapy. Upon completion, the student
will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum
for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by
the Alabama Department of Public Health.
EMP 204 TRANSITION TO PARAMEDIC PRACTICE 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
COREQUISITE: Approved anatomy and physiology
course(s).
This course is designed to meet additional state and
local educational requirements for paramedic practice. Content may include: prehospital protocols,
transfer medications, topics in critical care and transport, system presentation, and/or national standard
certification courses as dictated by local needs or state
requirement. Upon completion, the student should
have met all ancillary educational requirements set
forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health
and local employers.
EMP 205 PARAMEDIC TERMINAL COMPETENCIES 2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program, approved anatomy and physiology course(s).
This course is designed to review the National
Standard Curriculum for the EMT- Paramedic and to
assist students in preparation for the paramedic licensure examination. Emphasis is placed on validation of
knowledge and skills through didactic review, skills
lab performance, computer simulation, and practice
testing. Upon completion, the student should be sufficiently prepared to sit for the paramedic licensure
examination.
EMP 206 PARAMEDIC FIELD PRECEPTORSHIP
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program.
Approved anatomy and physiology course(s),
approved for clinical studies.
This course provides field experiences in the prehospital setting with advanced life support EMS units.
Under the direct supervision of a field preceptor, students synthesize cognitive knowledge and skills
developed in the skills laboratory and hospital clinical to provide safe and effective patient care in the
prehospital environment. Upon completion, the student should have refined and validated his or her
patient care practices to provide safe and effective
patient care over a broad spectrum of patient situations and complaints.
EMP 207 PARAMEDIC TEAM LEADER
PRECEPTORSHIP
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the EMT- Paramedic
Program, approved anatomy and physiology course(s).
This course is designed to evaluate the student’s ability to integrate didactic, psychomotor skills, clinical,
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and field internship instruction to serve as a competent entry-level paramedic. This final evaluative
(rather than instructional) course focuses on the student’s professional attributes and integrative competence in clinical decision-making and team leadership in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, the
student should have demonstrated adequate knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and attributes,
clinical decision-making, and team leadership abilities to effectively function as a competent entry-level
paramedic.
REFRESHER COURSES (Continuing Education)
EMS 113 INFECTION CONTROL FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed for students planning to enter
a health related field of study or public service occupations. The course focuses on the sources of communicable diseases and describes methods for prevention
of transmission of bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Topics include prevention; universal precautions
(body-substance isolation) and asepsis; immunization;
exposure control; disposal; labeling; transmission;
exposure determination; post-exposure reporting; and
an exposure control plan. The course is taught following current guidelines set forth by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Upon completion, the student should be able to participate in the
clinical setting, identify potential sources of bloodborne and airborne pathogens, and use appropriate
universal precautions.
EMS 150 EMT-BASIC REFRESHER
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for
EMT-Basic or None.
This course provides the student with theory in
review of the current National Standard Training
Curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Basic. It also serves
as a transition or bridge course when a new national
curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific
content areas as defined by the NSTC. The student is
required to complete specific competencies, as outlined by the NSTC, for successful course completion.
EMS 153 EMS DISPACTCHER
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides students with theory as contained in the National Training Curriculum (NSTC)
for EMS Dispatcher.
This course is designed to prepare EMS dispatcher
personnel to operate a telecommunication base station
for the purpose of receiving request for emergency
medical services and allocating community resources
in a response to such request. Upon completion, the
student should have an understanding of emergency
medical services dispatch procedures and be able to
effectively receive a call or dispatch appropriate personnel, utilizing a scenario in a simulated situation.
EMS 190 EMT-INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for the
EMT-Intermediate.
This course provides students with a review of material contained in the National Standard Training
Curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Intermediate. It also
serves as a transition or bridge course when a new
national curriculum is adopted. This course contains
specific content areas as defined by the NSTC and the
Alabama Department of Public Health. The student is
required to complete specific competencies according
to the NSTC for successful course completion.
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EMS 265 PARAMEDIC REFRESHER
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for the
Paramedic or None.
This course provides students with a review of material contained in the current National Standard
Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Paramedic. It also
serves as a transition or bridge course when a new
national curriculum is adopted. This course contains
specific content areas as defined by the NSTC. The
student is required to complete specific competencies
for successful course completion.
FSC 205
FIRE INSTRUCTOR I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a study of the instructor’s roles and
responsibilities; factors that influence the
teaching/learning process; the techniques of planning, preparing, and presenting an effective lesson;
training aids and their utilization; and the purpose
and principles of testing and evaluation.
FSC 206
FIRE INSTRUCTOR II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: FSC 205.
This is a study of task and job analysis; behavioral/performance objectives; lesson plan and instructional
material development; the teaching/learning process;
methods of instruction and evaluation; and the use of
references.
FSC 207
FIRE INSTRUCTOR III
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: FSC 206.
This is a study of occupational analysis; development
of course instructional materials, evaluations, and
training records and reports.
FSC 210
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR
THE FIRE SERVICE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course highlights and assesses the problems and
hazards to fire personnel when a building is attacked
by fire or is under stress from other factors dealing
with collapse.
FSC 211
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND
RELATED CODES
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course includes a thorough examination of
national, state, and local laws and ordinances which
regulate and/or influence the field of fire prevention.
FSC 220
FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT AGENTS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of water supplies and services, principles of hydraulic calculations and tests, fire extinguishing chemicals, and the selection and use of
extinguishing agents.
FSC 230
THE ISO (AIA) STANDARDS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a study of insurance theory and practice, the economics of the ISO grading system, and a
city’s fire defense and insurance rates. Included is a
detailed analysis of a city’s water supply, fire department, fire alarm, fire prevention, and other grading
methods of fire defense.
FSC 235
BREATHING APPARATUS
SPECIALIST COURSE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is an in-depth survey of respiratory hazards,
search and rescue techniques, emergency procedures
and routine care, and inspection procedures as related to the fire service. Extreme emphasis is placed
upon understanding and handling personal and
equipment limitations.
FSC 240
FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers the burning characteristics of combustibles, interpretation of clues, burn patterns leading to points of origin, identification of incendiary
indications, sources of ignition an ignited materials,
and preservation of fire scene evidence.
FSC 241
ARSON INVESTIGATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is an introduction to arson and incendiarism,
arson laws, methods of determining fire causes, evidence, interviewing and detaining witnesses, procedures in handling juveniles, and court procedures.
FIRE SCIENCE/FIRE SERVICES
MANAGEMENT (FSC)
FSC 100
FSC 101
BASIC FIREMANSHIP
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is an introduction to the basics of Fire
Science, including fire chemistry, salvage, hydraulics,
laying hose, laddering, and overhaul work.
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE SERVICE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a survey of the philosophy and history
of fire protection, loss of property and life by fire,
review of municipal fire defenses, and the organization and function of federal, state, county, city, and
private fire protection.
FSC 103
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a survey of fundamental facts and operations
applicable to hazardous materials incidents. The
emphasis is on storage, handling, standards, special
equipment, toxicology, and monitoring.
FSC 104
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: FSC 103.
This course is a continuation of the study of hazardous materials and application to specialized hazardous materials response teams. Emphasis is placed
on specialized skills and equipment required to mitigate a hazardous materials incident.
FSC 105
CHEMISTRY FOR THE FIRE SERVICE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a survey of general chemistry as applied to the
fire service. Emphasis is on fundamental facts, principles, theories, and applications.
FSC 111
FIRE HYDRAULICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a review of basic mathematics,
hydraulic laws and formulae as applied to the fire
service, water supply problems, and underwriters’
requirement for pumps.
FSC 120
FIRE HAZARDS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
The course includes the characteristics and behavior
of fire; fire-hazard properties of solid, liquid, and gas
materials; and the storage and handling of these materials.
FSC 130
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a study of fire suppression, organization, fire suppression equipment, characteristics and
behavior of fire, and fire hazard properties of ordinary
materials.
FSC 200
FIRE COMBAT TACTICS AND STRATEGY 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a review of fire chemistry, equipment
and manpower, basic fire fighting tactics and strategy,
methods of attack, and pre-planning fire problems
Course Descriptions
FSC 250
FSC 260
FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of the organization and function of the
fire prevention team. Course content includes inspections, survey and mapping procedures, recognition of
fire hazards, and public relations as affected by fire
prevention.
SPECIAL SERVICE HAZARDS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of electrical transmissions and related
equipment appliances, radiation hazards, flammable
metals, and riots, disaster and civil defense organizations, and hazard plans.
FSC 270
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of portable fire extinguishing equipment, sprinkler systems, protection systems for special hazards, and fire alarms and detection systems.
FSC 280
FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of driving laws, techniques, construction and operation of pumping engines, ladder trucks,
aerial platforms, specialized equipment and apparatus maintenance.
FSC 285
INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is an introduction to fire protection in industrial
plants, which includes the study of practices and procedures involved in establishing and managing an inplant fire protection plan.
FSC 292
ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION/FIRE
SERVICE SUPERVISION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers the responsibility of supervisors,
organization, human relations, grievance training, rating, promotion, quality-quantity control and management-employee relations.
FSC 293
FIRE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is a study of the principles, practices and objectives of fire administration, of fire defenses and insurance rates, of personnel management, and of records,
reports, and evaluation.
FSC 294
FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is an introduction to planning, budgeting organization, staffing, evaluation, and public relations of
fire departments.
FSC 297
FSC 299
SELECTED TOPICS IN FIRE SERVICE
OPERATIONS
1-3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides directed reading and discussion
of selected topics related to fire service operations.
The course may be repeated for credit.
LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE FIRE SERVICE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This is an introduction to the overall legal duties,
responsibilities and limitations placed upon the fire
service professional. It includes the study and practical application of civil and criminal procedures based
upon current state and federal codes.
FRENCH (FRN)
FRN 101 INTRODUCTORY FRENCH I
4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides an introduction to French.
Topics include the development of basic communica-
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tion skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of
the cultures of French-speaking areas.
FRN 102 INTRODUCTORY FRENCH II
4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: FRN 101.
This continuation course includes the development of
basic communication skills and the acquisition of
basic knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking
areas.
GEOGRAPHY (GEO)
GEO 100 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course surveys various countries and major
regions of the world with respect to location and
landscape, world importance, political status, population, type of economy, and its external and internal
organization problems and potentials.
GEO 200 GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: GEO 100.
This course is a survey of the geography of the United
States and Canada with special emphasis on land
usage, mineral resources, industrial development,
and social and economic adaptation of man and the
natural environment.
GEOLOGY (GLY)
GLY 101
INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY I
4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
Introduction to Geology I is the first in a two part
sequence dealing with the structure of the earth
including materials, internal and external processes,
deformation, energy, and plate tectonics. Laboratory
is required.
GLY 102
INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY II
4 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: GLY 101 and/or None.
Introduction to Geology II is the second in a two part
sequence dealing with a historical perspective of the
earth. Topics include items such as geologic time,
earth’s origin, evolution of continents and ocean
basins, minerals, energy resources, planetary geology,
and mountain building. Laboratory is required.
HEALTH EDUCATION (HED)
HED 199 ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO
HEALTH AND FITNESS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course examines a myriad of factors influencing
health and fitness behavior. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and public policy
factors are examined.
HED 221 PERSONAL HEALTH
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course introduces principles and practices of
personal and family health; it includes human reproduction, growth and development, psychological
dimensions of health, human sexuality, nutrition and
fitness, aging, death and dying.
HED 231 FIRST AID
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides instruction to the immediate,
temporary care which should be given to the victims
of accidents and sudden illness. It also includes standard and advanced requirements of the American Red
Cross, and/or the American Heart Association. CPR
training is also included.
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HED 277 CPR RECERTIFICATION
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: Prior certification in CPR.
In this course, instruction and review of up-dated
information concerning cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is presented. The student must satisfactorily execute skills needed to meet requirements for
recertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
as required by the American Heart Association.
HEO 114 BULLDOZER OPERATION
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers safety, principles of operation and
maintenance of bulldozers. Topics include operator
maintenance, servicing, and operation in both actual
and simulated conditions. Upon completion, the student will have gained skills necessary to operate bulldozers.
HED 299 SPECIAL TOPICS: STRESS
MANAGEMENT
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course will permit the student to focus on, examine, and address current specific issues and topics in
the general area of health and disease. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated and
the relationship between stress and disease will be
discussed.
HEO 115 MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers safety, principles of operation and
maintenance of motor graders. Topics include operator maintenance, servicing, and operation in both
actual and simulated conditions. Upon completion,
the student will have gained skills necessary to operate motor graders.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(HIT)
HIT 230
HIT 232
HIT 260
MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: BIO 120 and BIO 150.
This course is intended to develop an understanding
of coding and classification systems in order to assign
valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction
includes description of classification and nomenclature systems; coding diagnoses and procedures;
sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records
to identify data elements to be coded; and validating
coded clinical information. Student competency
includes demonstration of coding principles, and
applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: HIT 230.
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding
Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order
to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes.
Instruction includes coding diagnoses and procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical
records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information, DRG assignment and
case mix/severity of illness data. Student competency
includes demonstration of coding principles and
applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: HIT 232.
This course allows the student to correlate the experience of previous courses with on-site and on-campus
laboratory learning experience. Emphasis is placed on
application of all previous course work and orientation to all aspects of practice in a health information
management department of a health care facility.
Student competency is demonstrated by application
of skills covered in theory and laboratory classes.
HEO 116 EXCAVATOR AND BACKHOE OPERATION 6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers safety, principles of operation and
maintenance of excavators and backhoes. Topics
include operator maintenance, servicing, and operation in both actual and simulated conditions. Upon
completion, the student will have gained skills needed to operate excavators and backhoes.
HEO 117 HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course introduces students to the principles of
leading and transporting heavy equipment. Topics
include loading and unloading techniques, tie-down
and weight distribution, and safety precautions for
over-the road hauling. Students develop skills needed
in the loading and transporting heavy equipment.
HEO 181/182 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
1-3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the heavy equipment operator
industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s
needs.
HISTORY (HIS)
HIS 101
WESTERN CIVILIZATION I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101.
This course is a survey of social, intellectual, economic, and political developments, which have molded
the modern western world. This course covers the
ancient and medieval periods and concludes in the
era of the Renaissance and Reformation.
HIS 102
WESTERN CIVILIZATION II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course is a continuation of HIS 101; it surveys
development of the modern western world from the
era of the Renaissance and Reformation to the present.
HIS 201
UNITED STATES HISTORY I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course surveys United States history during
colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil War and
Reconstruction.
HIS 202
UNITED STATES HISTORY II
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course is a continuation of HIS 201; it surveys
United States history from the Reconstruction era to
the present.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HEO)
HEO 111 INTRODUCTION TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT 6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course presents the fundamentals of heavy
equipment operation. Topics include personal, fire,
and shop safety; identification, use and maintenance
of tools, and an introduction to the major pieces of
equipment. Upon completion, the student will understand safety procedures and the functions of major
pieces of heavy equipment.
Course Descriptions
HIS 256
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course focuses on the experience of AfricanAmerican people in the western hemisphere, particularly the United States. It surveys the period from the
African origins of the slave trade during the period of
exploration and colonization to the present. The
course presents a comparison between the African
experience in the United States and in Mexico and
South America.
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (ILT)
ILT 100
APPLIED ELECTRONIC COMPUTATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is an applied mathematics and algebra
course for students in electronics or similar programs.
Topics include decimals, fractions, negative numbers,
powers and roots, the metric systems, logarithms,
applied trigonometry, and algebra. Upon completion,
the student will be able to perform applied mathematics calculations needed in electronics.
ILT 106
CONCEPTS OF DIRECT CURRENT
5 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of basic concepts and
application of direct current (DC). Specific topics
include but are not limited to: an introduction to
electrical theory, units and electrical measurement,
DC electrical components, and constructing various
types of DC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis
is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the
operation of common test equipment used to analyze
and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories
taught during classroom instruction.
ILT 107
CONCEPTS OF ALTERNATING CURRENT
5 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of basic concepts and
application of alternating current (AC). Specific topics include but are not limited to: an introduction to
AC electrical theory, AC electrical measurements, and
constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through
various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on
the use of scientific calculators and the operation of
various test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits.
ILT 111
CONCEPTS OF SOLID STATE
ELECTRONICS
5 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course is an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals and applications to the electronic devices.
Course covers the basic operations and applications
to include rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors.
Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with hazardous materials and personal as well as material and
environmental considerations. Upon completion,
students will be able to construct and test for proper
operation of various types of solid state devices.
ILT 112
HUM 299-02 PTK HONORS COURSE II
1 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides an opportunity for the student to
study selected topics in the area of the humanities
under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The
specific topics will be determined by the interests of
the students and faculty and the course may be
repeated for credit..
CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
5 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 113
This course provides instruction in digital electronics. Topics include: number systems and codes, a
review of Boolean algebra, logic elements, digital circuits, programmable logic circuits, and memory and
computing circuits. This course provides laboratory
exercises to analyze, construct, test and troubleshoot
digital circuits.
ILT 113
HUM 298-03 PTK HONORS COURSE III
1 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides an opportunity for the student to
study selected topics in the area of the humanities
under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The
specific topics will be determined by the interests of
the students and faculty and the course may be
repeated for credit..
CONCEPTS OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course covers the commonly utilized circuits
found in all areas of electronics. These include various rectifiers, filters, voltage regulating circuits, operational amplifier circuits, ICs, and oscillator circuits.
Upon completion, students will be able to construct
and test various types of electronic circuits.
ILT 115
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 116
This course emphasizes the fundamentals and applications of solid state motor starters. Topics include
HIS 299
DIRECTED STUDIES IN HISTORY
1-3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course affords the student the opportunity to
study selected topics o f a historical nature under the
direction of an instructor either as part of class or on
an individual basis. Internships with historical and
preservation organizations, thesis development, and
the analysis of secondary monographs are examples
of activities for this course. HIS 299 may be repeated
for credit.
HOME ECONOMICS (HEC)
HEC 140 PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course introduces students to the principles of
nutrition and the role and functions of nutrients in
man’s food. Basic information concerning food selection and nutrition as a factor in health, ecology, and
economy is included. Implications of nutrition for
children may be stressed.
HUMANITIES (HUM)
HUM 298 DIRECTED STUDIES IN HUMANITIES
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in
ENG 101
This course provides an opportunity for the student to
study selected topics in the area of the humanities
under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The
specific topics will be determined by the interests of
the students and faculty and the course may be
repeated for credit. This course is open to all students.
HUM 299-01 PTK HONORS COURSE I
1 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides an opportunity for the student to
study selected topics in the area of the humanities
under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The
specific topics will be determined by the interests of
the students and faculty and the course may be
repeated for credit.
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DC drives, AC variable frequency drives, thyristers,
sequences circuits and closed loop control including
PED process control. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply principles of solid state motor
starters.
ILT 116
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS LAB 2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 115
This lab emphasis DC drives, AC variable frequency
drives, thyristers, sequences circuits and closed loop
control including PID process control. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of
solid state motor starters.
ILT 125
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides the electronics technician with
sufficient background in data and digital communications to enter this rapidly expanding field. It includes
telephone systems, error detection and correction,
data link protocols, modems, multiple-channel systems, network architecture, fiber-optic communications, and data communications applications. Upon
completion, the student should be able to describe the
operation of various digital communications circuits
and calculate all parameters.
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ILT 148
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides experimentation to verify theories of digital communication. Upon completion of
this course and Digital Communications, the student
should be able to construct various digital communications circuits and make necessary measurements
and adjustments.
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS SYSTEMS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 149
This course emphasizes automated control systems
and sub-systems. Topics include robotics, programmable hydraulics, pneumatic, microprocessor, variable-speed drives, transducers, and related control
circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total
system. Upon completion, the student should be able
to apply principles of automated control systems.
ILT 149
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS SYSTEMS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 148
This lab emphasizes robotics, programmable
hydraulics/pneumatic, microprocessors, variablespeed drives, transducers, and related control circuitry with emphasis on troubleshooting the total system.
Upon completion, the student should be able to apply
principles of automated control systems.
ILT 160
DC FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: As required by program
This course provides a study of atomic theory, direct
current (DC), properties of conductors and isulators,
direct current characteristics of series, parallel, and
series parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are
introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC
circuits, solve for unknown circuits variables and to
use basic electronic test equipment. This course also
provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze,
construct, test, and troubleshoot direct current circuits. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculator and the operation of common test equipment
used to analyze and troubleshoot DC and to prove the
theories taught during classroom instruction. This is
a CORE course.
ILT 161
AC FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college
This course provides a study of theory of alternating
current (AC). Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistor, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Upon completion, students should be able to
describe AC circuits and explain the function of AC
such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and
power factor. This course also provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze alternating current using
a variety of circuit configurations with resistors,
capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Emphasis is placed on the operation of
common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits to prove the theories taught.
This is a CORE course.
ILT 164
CIRCUIT FABRICATION I
1
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides instruction in fabrication of
functional circuits and is an introduction to device
construction and fabrication. Utilizing discrete components, students will fabricate functional circuits.
Topics include soldering, cable construction, coaxial
cable connection and termination, component mounting cases, and chassis, printed circuit board design,
layout, fabrication, and repair, as well as soldering
techniques, care of tools, wire splicing, wire wrapping,
connector maintenance, and related shop safety.
Upon completion of this course, students should be
able to perform basic circuit and project construction.
ILT 166
MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course covers motor operation, motor types,
motor components, motor feeder and branch circuits.
Topics include motor protection and motor control
circuits. The lab enables to test motors, transformer
types, and testing for input and output voltage. Upon
completion, students should be able to test motors,
transformer types, and testing for input and output
voltage.
ILT 167
AC/DC MACHINERY AND CONTROLS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course provides the student with knowledge in
AC/DC machinery and controls. Topics include the
characteristics and operating principles of the different types of AC/DC generators and motors, manual
and automatic starters and controllers. The lab
enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair
AC/DC Machinery and controls. Upon completion,
the student will be able to apply practical skills in
AC/DC machinery.
ILT 169
HYDRAULICS/PNEUMATICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides an introduction to
hydraulics/pneumatics. Topics include hydraulic
pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system
components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. The lab enables
students to test, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic
pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system
components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. Upon completion, students will be able to apply principles of
hydraulic/pneumatics.
ILT 180
SPECIAL TOPICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly-related topics of particular
interest which require the application of technical
Course Descriptions
knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed
on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, the student
should be able to solve job related problems using
technical skills and knowledge.
ILT 194
ILT 195
ILT 197
ILT 201
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS I 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course focuses on the use of PLCs. Topics
include operation, programming procedures, fault
isolation procedures, and methods of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. This lab
enables students to practice operations, programming
procedures, fault isolation procedures, and methods
of entering, executing, debugging, and changing programs. Upon completion, students should be able to
apply principles of operations and programming of
programmable logic controllers.
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course focuses on the systematic approach to
solving problems. Emphasis is placed on the instrument failures and their interaction with process
downtime. Upon completion, students will be able to
solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual
setting.
MOTOR CONTROLS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
This course covers the use of motor control symbols,
magnetic motor starters, running overload protection,
push-button stations, sizing of magnetic motor
starters and overload protection, and complex ladder
diagrams of motor control circuits. Topics include
sizing magnetic starters and overload protection, the
use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, and
magnetic motor starters in control of electric motors,
wye-delta starting, part start winding, and resistor
starting and electric starting devices. Upon overload
protection, interpret ladder diagrams using push-button stations and understand complex motor control
diagrams.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers applications of electronics in the
industry with a major emphasis on microprocessors
as applied to data acquisition and machine control.
Topics include A/D and D/A conversion, signal conditioning, sensors and transducers, control devices,
stepper motors, and microprocessor interfacing. Upon
completion, the student should be able to describe the
operation of various sensors, signal conditioning, A/D
and D/A conversion, and control devices, as well as,
perform necessary calculations.
ILT 202
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course demonstrates the concepts, devices, and
applications of electronics in industrial processes.
Upon completion, the student should be able to construct, evaluate, and calibrate basic industrial sensing,
and control circuits.
ILT 205
MICROPROCESSORS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course introduces microprocessors and explores
their applications. The course emphasizes programming and interfacing the microprocessor chip. Upon
completion, the student should be able to perform
binary arithmetic, perform computer arithmetic,
describe the basic operation procedures for a microprocessor system, and write programs for a basic
microprocessor.
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MICROPROCESSORS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides familiarization of microprocessor instruction sets. Experiments in programming and
interfacing provide an understanding of microprocessor theory. Upon completion, the student should be
able to program and interface a basic microprocessor
system.
ILT 207
MICROCONTROLLER FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
Microcontroller fundamentals focuses on microcontrollers embedded systems typically used in industrial process and control environments. A survey of
industrial microcontrollers from small scale to large
scale integration solutions and their programming
methods as it relates to motor controllers, HVAC control systems, automotive and avionic control systems,
robotic interfacing, and data acquisition and communications systems will be conducted. Students completing this course will be able to identify key components of a microcontroller embedded system and create specific programming requirements using the
native programming language of the microcontroller.
ILT 211
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course focuses on the systematic approach to
solving problems. Emphasis is placed on instrument
failures and their interaction with process down-time.
Upon completion, the student should be able to solve
problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting.
ILT 216
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 217
This course covers principles of electro-mechanical
devices. Topics include the principles, concepts, and
techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to
various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, the student
should be able to apply the principles of electromechanical devices.
ILT 217
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 107
COREQUISITE: ILT 216
This lab covers the principles, concepts, and techniques involved in interfacing microcomputers to various electro-mechanical devices to produce geographical movement. Upon completion, the student should
be able to apply the principles of electro-mechanical
devices.
ILT 220
ELECTRO-OPTICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides a study of fiber optics principles. Topics include optical components, the physics
of light, radiation measurements, fiber optic applications, light sources, optic receivers, transmitters and
sensors, fiber optic systems, data transfer systems
concepts, and systems troubleshooting. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles
of fiber optics.
ILT 221
ELECTRO-OPTICS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This lab enables students to apply principles of fiber
optics.
ILT 222
ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 194
COREQUISITE: ILT 223
This course focuses on advanced PLCs. Topics include
operations, programming procedures, fault isolation
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procedures, and methods of entering, executing,
debugging, and changing programs. Upon completion,
the student should be able to apply principles of operations and programming of advanced PLCs.
ILT 223
ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 194
COREQUISITE: ILT 222
This lab emphasizes advanced PLCs. Topics include
operations, programming procedures, fault isolation
procedures, and methods of entering, executing,
debugging, and changing programs. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of
operations and programming of advanced PLCs.
ILT 224
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides the student with knowledge in
electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and
phase modulation communication systems. Topics
include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply principles of filters,
oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and resonance.
ILT 225
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS LAB
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This lab focuses on electronic circuits used in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation communication systems. Topics include modulation and detection techniques, antennas and transmission lines.
Upon completion, the student should be able to apply
principles of filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers,
and resonance.
ILT 228
FCC GENERAL RADIOTELEPHONE
LICENSE PREP
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 113
This course includes the information necessary for
the successful completion of the Federal
Communication
Commission’s
General
Radiotelephone License Examination. A comprehensive coverage of rules, regulations, and electronic theory is accomplished. Upon completion, the student
should understand the preparation necessary to successfully complete the exam process.
ILT 239
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 112
This course includes the review necessary before
attempting technician certification examinations
given by various non-government certifying organizations and pre-employment tests given by employers.
Upon completion of this course students should
understand the preparations necessary to successfully complete the exam process.
ILT 251
RF COMMUNCATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of the transmission and
receiving of analog communication signals that are
used in radio, television, and radio frequency (F.F.)
communication applications. Emphasis is placed on
circuits that produce, transmit, and receive RF signals
used in radio, television, and RF communication.
Upon completion, students will be able to apply RF
communication principles in the transmission and
receiving of radio, television, and RF communication
signals.
ILT 252
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of the transmission and
receiving digital communication signals that are used
in radio, television, and digital communication appli-
cations. Emphasis is placed on circuits that produce,
transmit, and receive digital signals used in radio, television, and digital communication. Upon completion, students will be able to apply digital communication principles in the transmission and receiving of
radio, television, and digital communication signals.
ILT 262
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: ILT 112
This course provides an overview of electrical/electronics principles to prepare the student for the CET
exam. Upon completion, students should be able to
pass the CET exam and be classified as a national certified electronic technician.
ILT 271
INDEPENDENT STUDY
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to allow the student to independently study various topics related to instrumentation technology. Emphasis is placed on the refinement or advancement of a particular skill or skills.
Upon completion, the student should be able to perform specific job related functions according to standard operating procedures.
ILT 280
SPECIAL TOPICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to study directly-related topics of particular
interest which require the application of technical
knowledge and technical skills. Emphasis is placed
on the application of skills and knowledge with practical experiences. Upon completion, the student
should be able to solve job related problems using
technical skills and knowledge.
ILT 291
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides students work experience with
a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is
placed on integrating classroom experiences with
work experience. Upon completion, the student
should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform
work-related competencies.
ILT 292
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides students work experience with
a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is
placed on integrating classroom experiences with
work experience. Upon completion, students should
be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate
employability skills, and satisfactorily perform workrelated competencies.
ILT 293
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides students work experience with
a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is
placed on integrating classroom experiences with
work experience. Upon completion, students should
be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate
employability skills, and satisfactorily perform workrelated competencies.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
(INT)
INT 117
PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides instruction in basic physics concepts applicable to mechanics of industrial production
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equipment. Topics include the basic application of
mechanical principles with emphasis on power transmission, specific mechanical components, alignment,
and tension. Upon completion, students will be able
to perform basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance functions on industrial production equipment.
INT 118
INT 123
FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL
HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course includes the fundamental concepts and
theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment. Topics include the physical concepts, theories,
laws, air flow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety,
and preventive maintenance and the application of
these concepts to perform work. Upon completion,
students should be able to service and perform preventive maintenance functions on hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
CONCEPTS OF SOLID STATE
ELECTRONICS
5 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals and applications to the electronic devices.
Course covers the basic operations and applications
to include rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors.
Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with hazardous materials and personal as well as material and
environmental considerations. Upon completion students will be able to construct and test for proper
operation of various types of solid state devices.
INT 126
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course focuses on the concepts and applications
of preventive maintenance. Topics include the introduction of alignment equipment, job safety, tool safety, preventive maintenance concepts, procedures,
tasks, and predictive maintenance concepts. Upon
course completion, students will demonstrate the
ability to apply proper preventive maintenance and
explain predictive maintenance concepts.
INT 127
PRINCIPLIES OF INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
AND PIPING SYSTEMS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides instruction in the fundamental
concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems.
Topics include pump identification, operation, and
installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, and
piping systems, and their installation. Upon course
completion, students will be able to install, maintain,
and troubleshoot industrial pumps and piping systems.
INT 151
MACHINE SHOP FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course focuses on metal cutting machines used
to make parts and tools. Topics include lathes, mills,
drills, and presses. Upon completion, the student will
have the ability to use precision measurement instruments and to read mechanical drawings.
INT 207
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course focuses on the function of automatic controllers in different modes: on-off, proportional, reset,
derivative, ratio, and cascade. Topics include operation of pneumatic, electronic, and computer process
control equipment; service of basic process equipment and instrumentation; correct operation and
maintenance of valves and pumps; recognizing pat-
terns from data; developing and interpreting control
charts; determining control limits; and performing
root cause analysis. Upon completion, the student
should be able to write start-up and shut-down procedures, operate, monitor, and control continuous and
batch model plants.
INT 221
DC FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of atomic theory, direct
current (DC), properties of conductors and insulators,
direct current characteristics of series, parallel, and
series parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are
introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC
circuits, solve for unknown circuits variables and to
sue basic electronic test equipment.
INT 223
AC FUNDAMENTALS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a study of the theory of alternating current (AC). Students are prepared to analyze
complex AC circuit configurations with resistor,
capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Upon completion, students should be able
to design AC circuits and explain the function of
alternating circuits such as RLC, impedance, phase
relationships and power factor.
INT 234
PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
WELDING AND METAL CUTTING
TECHNIQUES
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals
of acetylene cutting and the basics of welding needed
for the maintenance and repair of industrial production
equipment. Topics include oxy-fuel safety, choice of
cutting equipment, proper cutting angles, equipment
setup, cutting place and pipe, hand tools, types of
metal welding machines, rod and welding joints, and
common welding passes and beads. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to perform metal welding and cutting techniques necessary
for repairing and maintaining industrial equipment.
INT 260
MATHEMATICS FOR INDUSTRIAL
TECHNICIANS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to provide an understanding
of basic mathematical concepts used in an industrial
setting. Topics include the arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, basic ratio, proportion,
and percent, and application problems in industrial
maintenance.
INT 261
BLUEPRINT READING FOR INDUSTRIAL
TECHNICIANS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to provide the student a comprehensive understanding of blueprint reading. Topics
include identifying types of lines and symbols used in
mechanical drawings; recognition and interpretation
of various types of views, tolerance, and dimensions.
INT 266
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
CUTTING/WELDING
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals
of acetylene cutting and the basic SMAW (stick) welding. Topics covered are acetylene torch cutting equipment, safety and use; welding safety, welding hand
tools, type of welding machines and welding rods,
determining types of metal, welding passes, beads,
and joints.
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APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides a comprehensive study in the
theory and application of specific models of programmable logic controllers. Topics include hardware configuration, memory and addressing, detail function of
software, instruction types, system troubleshooting,
and simple programming techniques.
ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides instruction in the advanced theory, application, and programming techniques of a
specific programmable logic controller, including the
hardware/software layout, addressing, communication, and machine interface. In addition, the course
covers instruction in timing and memory considerations, and their effects on program and machine performance.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (IDS)
IDS 100
IDS 114
CAREER PLANNING AND
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is designed to provide an awareness of and
preparation for the world of work. It provides direction
in career planning by evaluating individual interest,
values, skills, and personality needs to set career goals
and establish strategies to achieve those goals.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR: CURRENT
TOPICS IN HUMAN CONCERNS
1-2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a seminar/discussion course designed
to provide an opportunity for the student to conduct
an in-depth investigation of selected topics. The particular topic selected will include issues from two or
more disciplines and is determined by faculty and
student interest. Classroom experiences emphasize
and help develop skills in organizing and presenting
information as well as explaining and defending ideas
and conclusions. An oral seminar presentation is
required. IDS 114 may be repeated for credit.
IDS 200
COLLEGE SCHOLARS BOWL WORKSHOP
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course offers the student preparation, practice,
and participation in the College Scholars Bowl
Program and competition. IDS 200 may be repeated
for credit.
IDS 299
DIRECTED STUDIES IN LEADERSHIP
1-2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides training and experience in leadership techniques and practice. The student is
required to serve in leadership positions on campus or
in the community. IDS 299 may be repeated for credit.
LIBRARY SCIENCE (LBS)
LBS 101
INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY USE II
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course provides instruction in the use of the
library. Emphasis is placed on basic library skills,
including use of library catalogs, reference sources,
current information sources, and indexes.
LBS 102
INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY USE III
1 Hr.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course builds on basic library skills offered in
LBS 101, with particular emphasis on library
resources involved in writing the research paper.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY (MTT)
MTT 100 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY I
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces machining operations as they
relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include
machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, drilling
machines, saws, milling machines, bench grinders,
and layout instruments. Upon completion, students
will be able to perform the basic operation of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling.
MTT 103 MACHINING TECHNOLOGY II
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathers, milling
machines, and grinders. Emphasis is place on setup
and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting
tools and coolants. Upon completion, students
should be able to perform basic procedures of precision grinding and advanced operations of measuring,
layout, drilling, sawing turning and milling.
MTT 104 EDM AND METALLURGY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
Students study the theory of operation and safety in
operation of various EDM machines. Students learn
metal characteristics, metal finishing and the heat
treatment of metals.
MTT 105 EDM AND METALLURGY LAB
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
Students learn to set-up and safely operate an EDM
machine. Students learn to identify safely heat treat
different metals.
MTT 107 MACHINING CALCULATIONS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces basic calculations as they
relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed
on basic calculations and their applications in the
machine shop. Upon completion, students should be
able to perform basic shop calculations.
MTT 108 MACHINE HANDBOOK FUNCTIONS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course covers the machinists’ handbook.
Emphasis is placed on formulas, tables, usage and
related information. Upon completion, students
should be able to use the handbook in the calculation
and set up of machine tools.
MTT 109 ORIENTATION TO COMPUTER
ASSISTED MANUFACTURING
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is preparation for the more advanced
CAM courses. Emphasis is placed on computer parts
and accessories, DOS fundamentals, file management,
graphics programming, and standard (CAM) machine
codes. Upon completion, the student should be able
to apply basic computer functions to machine tool
projects.
MTT 110 INTRODUCTION TO INJECTION MOLDING 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
Students learn the fundamentals of injection molding
operations, including molding terminology, machine
part identification, operating safety, machine controls
and machine startup and shutdown. Students are
taught to identify common part defects such as short
shots, flash, warp, surface defects, color changes and
shrinkage. Students learn the properties of commonly used molding materials.
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MTT 126 BASIC BLUEPRINT READING FOR
MACHINISTS
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course covers the basic principles of blueprint
reading and sketching. Topics include multiview
drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and
dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic
drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches.
MTT 127 METROLOGY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces the use of precision measuring
instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of
machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring
instruments. Upon completion students should be able
to demonstrate correct use of measuring instruments.
MTT 129 LATHE OPERATIONS
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course includes more advanced lathe practices
such as taper turning, threading, boring, and set-up
procedures. Emphasis is placed on safety procedures
and the machinist responsibility in the set-up and
operation of lathes. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply lathe techniques to produce
tool projects.
MTT 131 INTERMEDIATE BLUEPRINT READING
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
The purpose of this course is for students to further
apply knowledge and skills with reading and interpreting blue prints for machining operations.
Specific topics include: calculating missing dimensions from drawings, drawing different views of an
object, knowledge of features and types of threads and
fasteners used in mechanical objects, types of surface
requiremetns on blueprints, and interpreting blueprints for casting and weldments.
MTT 136 MILLING OPERATIONS
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course provides basic knowledge of milling
machines. . Emphasis is placed on types of milling
machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply milling techniques to
produce machine tool projects.
MTT 146 PRECISION GRINDING MACHINES I
6 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course is the study of precision grinding
machines and their operations. The course will also
focus on the different types of grinding machines, different setup procedures, grinding wheel characteristics and selection, and surface finish requirements
and characteristics.
MTT 152 METALLURGY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course covers the production, properties, testing,
classification, microstructure, and heat treating
effects of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics
include the iron-carbon phase diagram, ITT diagram,
ANSI code, quenching, senescing, and other processes concerning metallurgical transformations. Upon
completion, the student should be able to understand
the iron-carbon phase diagram, ITT diagram,
microstructure images, and other phenomena concerning the behavior of metals.
MTT 181/182/281/282 SPECIAL TOPICS IN
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
1-3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a guided independent study of special
projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is
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placed on the student’s needs. Upon completion, the
student should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs.
MTT 291 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly
related to machine tool technology. The employer and
supervising instructor evaluate students’ progress.
Upon course completion, students will be able to
apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting.
MASS COMMUNICATIONS (MCM)
MCM 100 INTRODUCTION TO MASS
COMMUNICATION
3 Hrs.
This course provides the student with general study
of mass communication and journalism. This course
includes theory, development, regulation, operation,
and effects upon society.
MCM 113-114-115. 213-214-215 STUDENT
PUBLICATIONS
1-2 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: RDG 084 or equivalent placement
score.
These courses offer practical experience in journalism
skills through working on the staff of student publications.
MCM 120 INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
A first writing course in journalism, this course features journalistic style, copy reading, story types,
headlines, typography, and page make-up.
MCM 130 NEWS REPORTING
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: RDG 084 or equivalent placement
score.
This course includes instruction and practice in news
gathering and news writing techniques, including
methodology, observation, interviews, and use of
sources.
MCM 200 NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
COREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course includes practice in camera techniques,
film developing, and print making for newspapers
and other publications.
MCM 230 SURVEY OF ADVERTISING
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
COREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course includes instruction in the structure and
functions of the advertising agency and the elements
of effective advertisement.
MCM 240 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS 3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
COREQUISITE: ENG 101
This course is an introduction to public relations
techniques, including the grouping of publics, publication strategies, and preparation of publicity for various media.
MATHEMATICS (MTH or MAH)
MAH 101 INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS I
3 Hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None.
This course is a comprehensive review of arithmetic
with basic algebra designed to meet the needs of certificate and diploma programs. Topics include business and industry related arithmetic and geometric
skills used in measurement, ratio and proportion,
exponents and roots, applications of percent, linear